“What Defines Art?” 2014 Film Series

— from Kathi Ciskowski —

Art has probably been defined and studied as long as human beings have been drawn to its creation.  Many local residents are touched by countless forms of art, as creators, patrons or both. Providing the opportunity to explore this eternal topic by highlighting some unusual approaches to art, Indralaya will host a small, free, Sunday evening film festival entitled “What Defines Art?”  Each film will begin at 7 pm on Sundays during the month of April. A discussion will follow. There is no charge and it is open to the public. The films will be shown in the Indralaya library with doors opening at 6:30.

Sunday, April 6, 7 pm

Andy Goldsworthy Working with Time: Rivers and Tides

Andy Goldsworthy creates through the transformation of natural objects in harmony with his intense connection with the immediate environment.  His unique approach has been an inspiration to many since his work was introduced to the world. (2001, 90 minutes).

Sunday, April 13, 7 pm

Wild Wheels                                                    

“Wild Wheels”, directed by Harrod Blank (art car creator himself), highlights the people who tackle the transformation of their everyday vehicles into participants in a moving art gallery. Miniature cities, lights, jewels, horses, and grass are just some of the mediums featured on what are known as “art cars”. (1992, 64 minutes).

Sunday, April 20, 7 pm

Strangers in Good Company

In this award winning film, eight (seven of them elderly) women become stranded in a beautiful but remote Canadian setting when their bus breaks down. Aside from the beautiful cinematography, we see how the arts sustain the women in their everyday lives as well as in their present situation. Sketching, dancing, conversation and creative cooking all find their place in this timeless film. (1990, 105 minutes).

Sunday, April 27, 7 pm

Shining Light:  A Portrait of Composer Morten Lauridsen

National Medal of Arts recipient Morten Lauridsen writes much of his music from his cabin on Waldron Island. His inspiring, spiritual works have been sung by local and international singers. This film won the Audience Choice Award at the 2013 Friday Harbor Film Festival. (2013, 74 minutes).

Indralaya is located at 360 Indralaya Rd. Follow Indralaya Road for about ¼ mile until you see the entrance to Indralaya. There are signs to the library. 376-4526

www.indralaya.org

For questions, contact Kathi Ciskowski, 376-4186 (Curator for the film festival)